A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 8379160 Details
Epoch: 392 Number of transactions in block: 57 slot_no: 84404436 epoch_slot_no: 423636 block_no: 8378983 slot_leader_id: 5459521 size: 80325 time: 2023-02-09 19:25:27 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5525ec1a0de5669b637e96b5da5e609a4ec467bce9d1833b378fffdc03e3e93bBlock Operator
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